This lesson introduces the different forms of harassment, including verbal, physical, visual, and digital, as well as microaggressions. Learners will understand how these behaviors create a hostile environment and why early recognition matters.
Recognizing Harassment: Forms, Definitions, and Examples
This lesson introduces the different forms of harassment, including verbal, physical, visual, and digital, as well as microaggressions. Learners will understand how these behaviors create a hostile environment and why early recognition matters.

Recognizing Harassment: Forms, Definitions, and Examples

Harassment is unwanted conduct based on protected characteristics that creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment. It can be verbal, physical, visual, or digital, and microaggressions may appear as subtle, persistent remarks or actions. Recognizing these forms helps you act early to prevent harm.

Verbal harassment includes insults, slurs, demeaning jokes, or threats. It can occur in person, by phone, or via messaging platforms. Even seemingly casual comments can cross the line and contribute to a hostile climate.

Physical harassment involves unwanted touching, intimidation, or aggressive behavior. It jeopardizes safety and well-being and can happen anywhere on company premises or during work events.

Visual harassment includes leering, offensive posters, displays, or gestures. Digital harassment covers emails, chats, memes, or posts that target protected groups or individuals.

Microaggressions are often subtle, intentional or not, and express bias through words or actions. Repeated microaggressions erode trust and belonging over time.

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